01426pab a2200133 454500008004000000100003100040245009700071260000900168300001300177362000800190520102300198650002601221773004501247180718b1995   xxu||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d  aSaint-Germain, Michelle A.  aProblems and opportunities for cooperation among public managers on the U.S. - Mexico border  c1995  ap.93-117  aJun  aWith the approval of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) comes the possibility of an infusion of billions of dollars into the U.S.-Mexico border regions; yet, we know little about whether local public managers are prepared to undertake joint projects. This study explores existing linkages between U.S. and Mexican mid-level public managers, how these managers perceive their counterparts, and the barriers to increased cooperation that they must overcome. Existing arrangements are few and informal, mostly among transportation, public safety, and health officials. Mid-level managers are rarely in touch with their counterparts due to differences in language, culture, government, and public administration systems. Because of this lack of contact, some negative stereotypes about counterparts persist. Currently, cross-border cooperation is sporadic, unrewarding, and subject to reversals. We must do more to create the conditions for successful, lasting bi-national public sector projects. - Reproduced  aPublic administration  aAmerican Review of Public Administration